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Move Closer
Tom Jones Lyrics


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Hey' baby
You go your way
And I'll go mine
But in the meantime

Move closer
When we're together
Touching each other
And our bodies
Do what we feel

When we're dancing
Smooching and swaying
Tender love song
Softly playing

Move closer (move closer)
Move your body' real close until we
Feel like we're making love

Get closer
So when I say sugar
And I whisper I love you (I love you)
Well I know you're gonna answer
In the sweetest voice yeah my sexy baby
I love you too

There's much room for passion, oh no, no
There no room for fears
When the love flows smoothly between us
My dear

Oh move closer baby
Come here girl
Let me hold you
You feel so good to me woman

(Move closer) Let's get closer
(Let's get closer) Gonna make sweet love to you
Honey get beside me
And let me love you
My baby, baby, baby
I love you

So baby won't you
Move closer (move closer)
Why don't you move your body real close
Until we feel like we're really' making sweet, sweet
Sweet, sweet, sweet love
Move closer (move closer)
So why don't you take me to heaven
Oh baby, to heaven, yeah
Let's take our time and do it right
Be going all night, yeah
It's gonna be a long night

Overall Meaning

The song “Move Closer” by Tom Jones is a seductive love song that evokes passion and physical intimacy. The lyrics speak of a couple who are going their own way but finds comfort and love when they come together. The chorus beckons for the two to move closer to each other, “When we're together, touching each other, and our bodies do what we feel.” The overall message is that when they are together, everything else fades away except the electric energy and emotions that they feel for each other.


The lyrics of the song have a very sensual vibe to them, with lines such as “Let's get closer, gonna make sweet love to you.” The words create an environment of intimacy and seduction, and the melody follows suit with slow and sultry notes. The suggestion to “move closer” is a metaphor for not just physical proximity but emotional and intimate closeness as well. The song speaks to the universal desire for love, intimacy, and human connection.


Overall, the song “Move Closer” is a beautiful and emotional ballad that speaks to the deep human need for love and intimacy. It creates a sensual and seductive environment that is enjoyable to listen to and evokes emotion in the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey' baby
Addressing the person lovingly


You go your way
We have our separate lives to lead


And I'll go mine
I'll continue living the life that I have


But in the meantime
In the meantime, let's cherish this moment that we have


Move closer
Come closer to me


When we're together
When we're together, let's enjoy each other's company


Touching each other
Let's touch each other lovingly


And our bodies
Our bodies will express what we feel


Do what we feel
Our bodies will guide us as we express our love for each other


When we're dancing
As we dance together, let's enjoy the music and each other's presence


Smooching and swaying
As we kiss and sway to the music


Tender love song
Let's listen to this soft and sweet love song


Softly playing
Playing in the background softly


Move closer (move closer)
Come even closer to me


Move your body' real close until we
Let our bodies be really close together


Feel like we're making love
Let our closeness feel like we're already making love


Get closer
Get even closer to me


So when I say sugar
When I call you sugar


And I whisper I love you (I love you)
And when I whisper that I love you


Well I know you're gonna answer
I know you'll respond to me


In the sweetest voice yeah my sexy baby
In your sweetest voice


I love you too
You'll also tell me you love me


There's much room for passion, oh no, no
We have so much room for passion


There no room for fears
No need to have any fears when we're together


When the love flows smoothly between us
Our love will flow smoothly between us


My dear
My love


Oh move closer baby
Come closer to me, my love


Come here girl
Addressing the person lovingly


Let me hold you
Let me embrace you in my arms


You feel so good to me woman
I feel good being with you, my love


(Move closer) Let's get closer
Let's get even closer to each other


(Let's get closer) Gonna make sweet love to you
We'll make sweet love to each other


Honey get beside me
Come and sit beside me, honey


And let me love you
Let me express my love for you


My baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person lovingly


I love you
Expressing love for the person


So baby won't you
So won't you, my love


Move closer (move closer)
Come even closer to me


Why don't you move your body real close
Let's get really close to each other


Until we feel like we're really' making sweet, sweet
Let's get so close that it feels like we're already making sweet love


Sweet, sweet, sweet love
Expressing love for each other


Move closer (move closer)
Come even closer to me


So why don't you take me to heaven
Take me to paradise with you, my love


Oh baby, to heaven, yeah
Expressing the desire to be in paradise with the person


Let's take our time and do it right
Let's take our time and make sweet love to each other


Be going all night, yeah
Our lovemaking will continue all night long


It's gonna be a long night
We'll spend the whole night together, enjoying each other's company




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SONIA MARINA CLARKE, ROBIN BARTER, RICHARD EDWARD SALMON

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Comments from YouTube:

@stefanoperoni6059

Just close your eyes as you listen to it and this song becomes that person who has forever conquered the throne of your heart.

@ljerkadevcic

BRAVO! JUST LIKE THATMcongratulations!

@adrianwechsler5441

Sir Tom Jones! Your Voice On This Song Is So Passionate!
I Love This Song!
I Love You Sir Tom So Much! ❤️

@evapersson8808

Great song from a great singer i love this song💕

@luzmariavazquezazpeitia6055

Está hermosa ésta canción la voz de Tom es increíble, me enamora cada vez más te amo por siempre Tom Jones ❤❤❤

@bluesboy8237

Happy 80th birthday Tom Jones!!!

@davidazzopardi360

Happy birthday Tom jones 81 year

@goncalonunodurao7656

He deserves to be named, Sir by the Queen. God save the Queen and Tom Jones.

@flanplan5903

Well, he was! 15 years ago, in fact!

@jd49631

this is one smooth groove! should've been a top ten R&B hit!

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